Lunch at Jean Georges' Nougatine

Now that Restaurant Week is over in New York, it's hard to find a restaurant that offers fine dining for great value. Luckily for us, Jean Georges is offering a $26 lunch special at Nougatine. For starters, we had the Tuna Tartar and Shrimp Salad with Avocado, both of which were light and delicious. Then we had the Pan Roasted Snapper with Squash, Tomatoes and Herbs (pictured to the left), and a Beef Tenderloin with Spinach and Potatoes. The snapper was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was sweet and salty. The beef was tender and tasty. We ended with a lemon ricotta cake, which was good but a little dry and a chocolate molten cake, which was divine and rich. Service was a little slow, but for $26 each and a view of Central Park, what more do you want? To book a table: http://www.jean-georges.com/

Monks at Angkor Wat

Visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia before all the crowds arrive. Frankly, the crowds have already begun to discover this once isolated place, so delaying your trip will only make it worse. This massive temple complex set in the jungles of Siem Reap dates back to the 12th century. You'll need to pay a $40 admission fee and hire a driver for $20 a day for at least three days to explore this world heritage site, which is being overtaken by the jungle. Avoid the intense heat and explore the temples during the early morning and late afternoon hours. Admire the intricate details on the stone work, some of which are carvings of faces. You won't get bored here as each temple structure is vastly different. Relax in Siem Reap, a charming town outside of the complex, which has become known for its trendy bars, restaurants and boutique hotels.

Hoboken's Answer to Philly Cheesesteak

Piccolo's is a Hoboken institution dating back to the days of Frank Sinatra. Head straight to the counter and order a cheesesteak with grilled onions for $8 and top it with hot peppers. After the first bite you'll agree that this cheesesteak was worth the trip to New Jersey. Instead of thin "steak-umm" slices that put Philly Cheesesteaks on the map, Piccolo's uses tender cuts of sirloin served in a roll baked in a brick-oven by Dom's Bakery, another Hoboken institution. Piccolo's serves other tasty meals for lunch but locals come here for the cheesesteak. Located on a residential street, look for the row of double-parked cars and you'll find Piccolo's. Cash only. Closed Sundays. For more info: http://piccoloshoboken.com